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6Sessions

Adult Introduction Course

2018 Beginners Course Start on Saturday Morning.5th of May, Shooting is outdoors for all courses so please wear suitable clothing and footware for the time of year and weather conditions no NO OPEN TOED FOOTWARE.

Extras

Beginners & Refreshers Courses for 2018
Courses Start Dates
Saturday 5th May to 9th June. Full
Monday, 7th May to 11th June. only a few places remaining
Wednesday, 9th May to 13 June. Full
Friday 11th May to 15 June. only a few places remaining
Limited to 8 people per session.If possible please be at the ground for9.30am for Saturdays and Evening be at the groung for 6.30 for starting at 7pm prompt for the Evening .The course is 6 x 2 hour lessons.our qualified Coaches run the beginners and refreshers classes.Pleas Make sure you can complete the Course.
All coaching is delivered by Archery GB qualified coaches.,

Places Will NOT be allocated unless paid for in advance Contact: Colin on 01942 716387 email: colin.abrathat@gmail.com

To join us or any other Archery GB affiliated archery club you will need to have completed an archery beginners course first this usually comprises of 6 two hour lessons.
A course will give you a good basic shooting technique and teach you all of the necessary safety rules

If you attended a course some time ago, or are an experienced archer who has not shot for years you may not need to attend a refresher course.
Please contact us to arrange a time where one of our coaches can chat with you about technique and safety and stay with you for the first few ends.
This just allows us to see if you can shoot safely and understand the rules of shooting.

Archery is an inclusive sport and we will try to accommodate archers with any disability.
This is why we ask if there are any medical conditions or disabilities on the application form so that we can make appropriate provision.

Although we would like you to join, there is no obligation to join St Helens Archers after completing one of our beginners’ courses.
At the end of the course you will be presented with a certificate saying you are safe and competent to shoot.
You can take this certificate to any AGB affiliated club and apply for membership.

You don’t need your own equipment to attend our course. We provide all of the equipment necessary to participate in the course.
and offer a hire system for new members joining the club after the course has finished.
Because Archery equipment is tailored to individuals, We would advise you to wait until you are more familiar with the sport before buying any equipment.

It’s generally not a good idea to rush out and buy a new bow straight after completing a beginners course.
There are a number of reasons for this, but in the main, it is because your technique and strength will be still be developing and you run the risk of buying a bow which is too heavy to pull and causing injury.

Juniors can be particularly at risk of using equipment which is not suited especially if they are undergoing a growth spurt.
In both cases, it’s always best to consult a coach before buying any equipment and they may be able to accompany you to a local shop when purchasing your first bow.

The club offers a bow rental scheme for three months where we can provide you with suitable equipment when starting out.

All of our coaches are fully trained by Archery GB to either Level 1 or Level 2 standard.
We occasionally have senior archers helping at our sessions, but all are under the supervision of a Level 2 coach.

There are two elements to taking up archery and joining a club:
1.Club Fees – Our current fees for a full year can be found on our Membership Fees page. We also charge a fee for each Indoor Session in addition to the year membership fee.
2.Equipment – can range from £150 to £550 for a beginners kit, to well over £1000 for more advanced equipment once you become more involved in the sport.
There are a number of local archery shops who provide complete kits and we can advise you on which may suit.

When you are attending the sessions please wear close fitting clothing and good footwear no open toed sandlas or shoes and tie back any long hair, it is essential to stop the bow string catching on loose clothing and hair when you shoot,
and it enables the coaches to ensure you are using the correct muscle groups when you are shooting.
Please also remove any long earrings and piercing which may also catch on the bowstring.